Spelling Variants
Marcela vs Marcella: Which Spelling?
Marcela and Marcella are both feminine forms of Marcellus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars'.
Global Rank #222
Marcela
Origin: Spanish
Marcela is the feminine form of Marcellus, derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which comes from Marcus and means "of Mars" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.
Global Rank #558
Marcella
Origin: Italian
The name Marcella means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike," deriving from the Latin masculine name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus.
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Marcela currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.